
A 2D scrolling shooter set in the Pacific theater. Fly as an Allied fighter pilot and take on the 「Empire of the Rising Sun」 overwhelming forces. Wipe out enemy units and turn the tide of battle.
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A 2D scrolling shooter set in the Pacific theater. Fly as an Allied fighter pilot and take on the 「Empire of the Rising Sun」 overwhelming forces. Wipe out enemy units and turn the tide of battle.

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Artificial Dawn
Defeat is not the end. After a game over, return to your base to strengthen with battle points and try again. Artificial Dawn is a shooting game designed to grow stronger the more you try, and anyone can clear it as long as they don't give up.
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Tanks 14.9% ★, Shooter 8.5%
Defeat is not the end. After a game over, return to your base to strengthen with battle points and try again. Artificial Dawn is a shooting game designed to grow stronger the more you try, and anyone can clear it as long as they don't give up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 11.9%
A fantasy based arcade shooter set in World War 2 with frantic bullet hell shooter style gameplay and a bullet time slo motion mechanic. Take on the enemy forces solo or with a friend either in local co-op or online with STEAM's remote play together.
Why similar: Wargame 23.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.2%
A revamped version of "Tales Gear," originally released in 2007, featuring high-resolution support, new systems, and rearranged background music. A full-fledged 2.5D vertical-scrolling shooter characterized by the Tail Pod, an optional weapon that combines offense and defense.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Military 9.3%, Arcade 7.6%
I made this game as top view shmup STG(also known Shoot'em ups) game.but some people think as Shrimp STG.shrimp type anti-aircraft tank TETSUNOEBI!control the tank and destroy drones or AI tanks or large bosses.
Why similar: Tanks 23.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Arcade 7.7%, Top-Down 6.2%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 6.9%
cherry blossom fleet is a 2D shooting game set in the Japanese Navy of World War II.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, World War II 14.1% ★, Shooter 11.5%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, 2D Platformer 14%, Shooter 10.8%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Arcade 9.7%, Top-Down 6.4%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 8.5%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.5%
A top‑down arcade shooter with WWII‑inspired aircraft. Fight Solo or 2‑player Co‑op with your friends. Shoot through waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets, and master each Pacific theatre mission. Make it back safe to the carrier!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, World War II 8.3% ★, Arcade 7.8%
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Why similar: Wargame 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Tanks 15.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.5%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 5.6%
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Top-Down 7.6%
Tank Blitz: is a retro-style 2D top-down tank shooter where you engage in intense battles against a variety of enemy tanks, armored trains, and devastating railguns. Utilize the terrain for cover as you outmaneuver and outgun your foes in strategic combat scenarios.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Tanks 16.5% ★, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.9%
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 23%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 6.1%
From the popular free game "Outside" comes a dreamy and cute barrage shmups. The visuals are colorful, cute and fantastic, and the game features active gameplay.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Shooter 9.6%
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 6.5%
Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 7%, Arcade 5.9%
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Top-Down 6.2%
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Bullet Hell 24%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 7.5%, Arcade 5.7%
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Top-Down 8.6%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 7%
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 7.2%
About:It is an old school game collection with ten different types of mini-games.The story tells of a series of wars that took place on the island
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Shooter 12%
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.4%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 6.1%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 4.2%
A reboot of classic 2D side-scrolling shooters, featuring a new Survival Mode and Workshop system. Fight as a WWII Allied soldier across diverse battlefields with imaginative weapons. Survival Mode brings fresh enemies, epic bosses, and new challenges—relive childhood memories with a twist!
Why similar: Tanks 21% ★, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Shooter 8.4%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.7%
A bullet-hell dungeon game where you use colored gems to match the enemy in order to deal damage. Each enemy type has a unique attack style. Shoot and Dodge as you search for the evil toilet snake which lies deep within the dungeon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Top-Down 8.3%, Action 4.5%
Enjoy a free shoot'em up side-scrolling mini-game with the characters from the anime and JRPG DanMachi, and fight through stages of bullet hell and bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Shooter 8.7%
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shooter 6.3%, Arcade 5.8%
This is the biggest news title of 2025. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, 2D Platformer 19%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 7%
Starship Scarwolf is a 2D top-down omnidirectional shooter. As I'm a fan of vector scan games, I aimed to create an expression using only wireframe rendering. However, I couldn't achieve this with just dots and lines, so I also used fill and circle drawing functions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Wargame 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 9.1%
Strike Mission is a top-down aerial action game where you play as pilot Jake Walker on a mission to stop a global terrorist threat. Face intense battles, daring rescues, and strategic sabotage missions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Wargame 18.5%, Shooter 12.8%, Military 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12%
A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Top-Down 6.8%
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 7.7%
Vertical scrolling bullet-hell 2D shooting game! Dodge and defeat the diverse magical attacks unleashed by the charming fox girl! All 4 stages + EX planned.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Top-Down 4.5%
Stratoskirmish is an industrial war themed vertical shooting game with contemporary arcade feel and challenge. Deploy and control 'aerotorpedo' special weapons that can provide additional firepower or momentary safety. Experience a detailed visual presentation featuring pre-rendered graphics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Tanks 22.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Military 9.7%, Top-Down 8.3%
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Tanks 13.8% ★, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.6%
Fire up for fun with Arenas Of Tanks, a tactical toy tank game! Use skill and strategy to defeat enemy tanks and upgrade your team
Why similar: Tanks 28.7% ★, Wargame 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 6.1%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.2%
Fight your way through the mazes of Room Box. A minimalist 2d-style TopDown shooter. Your only way of escape is to survive countless and unique rooms. Fight dozen of enemies and defeat merciless Bosses
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shooter 9.6%, Top-Down 7.2%
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 6.5%
Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shooter 7.7%, Arcade 7.2%
Take to the skies in this 2D depiction of World War 2 in the 1940's. You will be constantly under attack from Enemy war birds hell bent on taking you down.
Why similar: Wargame 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shooter 8%
Rusty Tank is a single player 2-D top down survival shooter. The game is open world sandbox game that includes base and factory building.
Why similar: Wargame 20.8%, Tanks 18.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, World War II 6.3% ★
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 9.6%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 7.9%
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 8.9%
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 3.6%
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Top-Down 8.1%
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.9%
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9%
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 6.5%
Endline is a 2.5D psychedelic bullet hell experience, combining rhythm and bright colours.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 7.1%
Control an ancient dragon in an epic escape through the skies! Destroy jets, zeppelins, and warships in a fast-paced shoot ’em up with magical powers, colossal bosses, and a retro techno soundtrack inspired by 80s arcade classics.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 7.8%